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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Chutes

10 May, 2022

Submitted by: islamoradadivecenter , on 19 May, 2022

Team Leader
Erik
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
3 lbs (estimated)

24.54017, -80.31901

Survey Information

Location Name
Chutes
Organization/Dive Centre
Islamorada Dive Center
Country
United States
Date
10 May, 2022
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.54017
Longitude: -80.31901
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
40–70 feet
Area Surveyed
350 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 2
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
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Entangled Animals
Sharks & Rays
Species or Common Name Nurse Shark
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Monofilament
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